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Mike Berman Biography
Mike Berman is an American journalist who recently worked as a sports reporter and anchor for WMAQ NBC 5 Chicago. He arrived in Chicago in August 2016, after working as the main sports anchor at WTTV (CBS) in Indianapolis, Indiana, for nearly 2 years.
Mike Berman Height
Berman stands at a rough height of 5 feet and 7 inches.
Mike Berman Age
Sample keeps his birthdate and year away from the limelight; thus, it is unknown when Berman celebrates his birthday. Nonetheless, we will update this information once available.
Personal Life
Mike Berman Relatives and Family
Berman was raised in Northbrook, Illinois, but keeps information regarding his family and relatives away from the public eye. However, we will update this information once it’s available to the public.
Mike Berman Spouse and Children
Berman is a married man with two sons and a chocolate brown Australian Labradoodle, Stanley. When he has time to spare, he enjoys being with friends and family, golfing, fishing, and playing basketball. However, he has not disclosed more details regarding his wife and sons, but will update this information once it’s available to the public.
Mike Berman Education
Berman received his diploma from Glenbrook North High School before enrolling at the School of Journalism at the University of Missouri in 2001. In 2006, he graduated with a Bachelor of Journalism degree in Broadcast News. During his time on campus, he served KOMU (NBC) as a sports anchor, producer, and reporter. He also worked as a PA announcer for the Missouri Baseball team, lending his voice to the team.
Professional Life
Mike Berman Career
Berman worked as a sports reporter and anchor for WMAQ NBC 5 Chicago. He has always dreamt of working in his hometown ever since he realized he wanted to pursue sports journalism. He made that dream areality when he joined the NBC 5 Sports team. He looks forward to broadcasting the Chicago-area teams he grew up supporting in the nation’s best sports town.
Before returning to Chicago, Berman worked as the main sports anchor at WTTV (CBS) in Indianapolis for nearly two years. He also spent over 6 years as a sports anchor and reporter at Time Warner Cable News in Austin, Texas. He jump-started his career in Springfield, Illinois, where he was a sports anchor and reporter at WICS (ABC) for two years.
Berman’s journalism career has given him the opportunity to witness some of the largest sporting events in the United States, from the World Series, NBA Finals, Indy 500, to the Super Bowl, College World Series, many bowl games, as well as Men’s and Women’s Final Four.
Mike Berman Net Worth
Berman has garnered a net worth ranging from $1 million to $6 million during his successful career as a journalist.
Mike Berman Salary
Berman receives an approximate annual salary of $110 000, which he earns working as a sports reporter and anchor for WMAQ NBC 5 Chicago.
Why Did NBC 5 Chicago Fire Mike Berman?
According to chicago.suntimes.com, NBC 5 fired Berman on Wednesday (January 22, 2026) as part of a reshaping of its sports department. Berman has not commented on the issue or shared details about his next venture.
At WMAQ NBC 5 Chicago, Berman worked alongside his fellow anchors, reporters, and meteorologists, such as;
- Brant Miller
- Art Norman
- Michelle Relerford
- Matthew Rodrigues
- Alicia Roman
- Allison Rosati
- Pete Sack
- Lexi Sutter
- LeeAnn Trotter
Mike Berman Social Media
Berman has an active social media platform, i.e., Facebook, X(previously Twitter), which has a following of over 4K.